Ownership change and NAME change to MARROU. Not only has it retained delicious sweet pastries, but…read morenow offers a wonderful selection of perfectly aged cheeses (Mont d'Or my winter favorite) but now there is a choice of prepared deli items. Many Opera attendees come here for a quick bite to eat (order at the counter) before settling in their seats. Located on the plaza across from the Opera house and very convenient, I Highly recommend MARROU. I often stop in for a cafe and pastry late afternoons. Lovely interior and very comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful. When my husband band travels I often pick up dinner for myself. Marinated shrimp, grilled veggies and stuffed egg plant among my favorites. Enjoy!

Depending on timing, places like this can be a hit or a miss, but I fear this was a miss! Stopped…read morein for coffee and a sandwich, and we were drawn into the place by the artsy lighting and the foodie atmosphere. (And, it was that mid-afternoon time when it's difficult to find something to eat most places in France.) I'm reluctant to give the place two stars, as the staff was very kind and attentive, but the sandwich had been sitting in the case for a while, and I've gotta say, it was quite a lot LESS than delicious. We so seldom have food in France that doesn't pass the tasty test, but I'm afraid that's where we landed here. Maybe we chose the wrong sandwich! Maybe we should have had chocolate instead. But next time we're hungry in Marseille, we'll likely seek out another option.

Had to get the mug from Marseille! Now just one more to procure the complete set for my trip.read more

Consistent to the Starbucks brand of service, quality, and taste. The line moved a little slow, but…read moreI was sat down watching the world go by, so wasn't bothered. I have a feeling they don't get many orders for iced coffee, as my cup was weird, but maybe that's the standard in France, I'm not sure. There's lots of seating inside and out. This is right in the middle of le panier neighborhood, where the graffiti game runs strong! If you haven't already, I highly recommend taking a little walk and soaking up the surrounding vibe as you sip on your joe. It was super easy to catch a cab from the nearby streets, too.

Nomnomnom! Tasty as nomnom!…read more The quiches are absolutely homemade and delicious, the coffee is fantastic, the service is quick (OK - there weren't many people here, so I can't judge how it must be on busy days), the place is small and super cute! Savoury lunch? CHECK! Can we now please discuss the most important aspect of Grumpy Cakes? The cakes and cookies! Sweets? CHECK! I have no words for it, except that you should transform yourself into Cookie Monster and stuff as many cookies, brownies, tartelettes in your mouth as possible! Tip from Flip: order the lunch 'combo' - you'll get savoury + lettuce + drink + cookie. You want it. Yes you do, yes you do!

Oh my goodness! A must in Marseille. A French twist to American-style cookies :)…read more The cookies are 2 Euros and they have some cakes for 3.50 Euros. They also have quiche and tons of little drinks for you to try! Go!!!